Diet Konjac Fried Rice
Quick answer
A light and delicious konjac fried rice to enjoy without calorie worries.
- Dry-frying konjac rice removes excess moisture, giving each grain a firm, satisfying texture.
- Dry-frying konjac rice first removes moisture that would make it soggy
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Rinse the konjac rice in a sieve with cold water and drain completely.
- 2 Put konjac rice in a dry pan and stir-fry until the moisture evaporates.
- 3 Add oil to the pan and stir-fry chopped green onions to infuse the aroma.
A light and delicious konjac fried rice to enjoy without calorie worries.
What Makes This Special
- Dry-frying konjac rice removes excess moisture, giving each grain a firm, satisfying texture.
- Dry-frying konjac rice first removes moisture that would make it soggy
- Small dose of oyster sauce plus soy overcomes konjac's natural blandness
- Pushing ingredients aside to scramble eggs separately prevents rubbery egg
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the konjac rice in a sieve with cold water and drain completely.
- 2
Put konjac rice in a dry pan and stir-fry until the moisture evaporates.
- 3
Add oil to the pan and stir-fry chopped green onions to infuse the aroma.
- 4
Add bite-sized chicken breast and carrots, then stir-fry together.
- 5
Push ingredients to one side and scramble the eggs.
- 6
Add konjac rice, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stir-fry to mix evenly.
- 7
Finish by sprinkling black pepper.
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